Cheesy Baked Broccoli (Easy Oven Broccoli Recipe)

Cheesy baked broccoli made with olive oil, lemon zest, and melted cheese is a simple and comforting vegetable side. This oven broccoli recipe turns out tender and flavorful.

📝 Ingredients

• 10 oz broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese ( or Mexican blend)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1If required, clean the broccoli florets and pat them completely dry. Remove any loose leaves and chop them into bite-sized pieces if needed. Spread them on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. If using foil, lightly spray it with oil. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
2. 2Add this mixture to the broccoli and use your hands to rub the seasoning evenly onto each floret. This helps distribute the salt evenly and prevents any one piece from tasting overly salty.
3. 3Bake the broccoli in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
4. 4Remove the tray from the oven, sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the broccoli, and bake for 10–12 minutes more.
5. 5I gently bring the florets closer together before adding the cheese, so it melts nicely over the broccoli and becomes slightly pull-apart when served.